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← HOUSE OF RUTH MARYLAND INC

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by HOUSE OF RUTH MARYLAND INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$12,108,599
Total expenses
$11,988,537
Contributions and grants received
$10,521,080
Grants paid
$1,438,311
Program service revenue
$169,553
Investment income
$1,227,763
Other revenue
$190,203
Total assets, end of year
$23,569,338
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,944,770
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$21,624,568
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$10,097,539
Management and general expenses
$1,008,400
Fundraising expenses
$882,598
Program service expenses (Part III)
$10,097,539

Program services were 84.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $103,906

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $16,425

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $7,372,060

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $3,028,689

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $6,548

  • 2a · Program service revenue: THRIFT STORE SALES

    total $116,342 · related or exempt $116,342

  • 2b · Program service revenue: CLIENT FEES & CHILD CARE VOUCHERS

    total $53,211 · related or exempt $53,211

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $295,346 · excluded $295,346

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $4,221,814

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $3,289,397

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $932,417

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $932,417 · excluded $932,417

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $262,538

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $16,425

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $111,922

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $150,616 · excluded $150,616

  • 11a · Other revenue: PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

    total $23,380 · excluded $23,380

  • 11b · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS

    total $16,207 · excluded $16,207

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $39,587

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $1,438,311 · program services $1,438,311

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $386,159 · program services $317,549 · management and general $34,937 · fundraising $33,673

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $7,224,147 · program services $5,940,609 · management and general $653,586 · fundraising $629,952

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $213,737 · program services $182,815 · management and general $15,925 · fundraising $14,997

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $438,069 · program services $374,692 · management and general $32,640 · fundraising $30,737

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $569,393 · program services $477,694 · management and general $42,049 · fundraising $49,650

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $74,510 · program services $46,256 · management and general $18,992 · fundraising $9,262

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $51,853 · program services $32,190 · management and general $13,217 · fundraising $6,446

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $288,792 · program services $179,282 · management and general $73,612 · fundraising $35,898

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $486 · program services $250 · fundraising $236

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $260,675 · program services $231,507 · management and general $20,002 · fundraising $9,166

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $224,801 · program services $139,556 · management and general $57,301 · fundraising $27,944

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $326,042 · program services $316,990 · management and general $6,569 · fundraising $2,483

  • 17 · Travel

    total $38,306 · program services $34,997 · management and general $3,065 · fundraising $244

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $15,037 · program services $8,422 · management and general $5,641 · fundraising $974

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $276,670 · program services $264,630 · management and general $8,440 · fundraising $3,600

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $103,593 · program services $91,252 · management and general $8,339 · fundraising $4,002

  • 24a · Other expenses: PRINTING & PUBLICATIONS

    total $25,483 · program services $13,097 · management and general $0 · fundraising $12,386

  • 24b · Other expenses: BANK FEES

    total $25,402 · program services $3,384 · management and general $12,363 · fundraising $9,655

  • 24c · Other expenses: MISCELLANEOUS

    total $5,076 · program services $2,061 · management and general $1,722 · fundraising $1,293

  • 24d · Other expenses: PROPERTY TAXES

    total $1,995 · program services $1,995

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $3,130,631 · end of year $2,305,892

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $345,981 · end of year $411,000

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $1,840,665 · end of year $2,497,744

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $1,051 · end of year $2,400

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $454,815 · end of year $271,739

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $91,675 · end of year $113,119

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $7,464,670

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $2,349,811

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $5,253,397 · end of year $5,114,859

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $8,416,338 · end of year $8,813,419

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $2,192,786 · end of year $2,368,172

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $1,814,289 · end of year $1,670,994

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $696,513 · end of year $773,274

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $1,161,307 · end of year $1,005,392

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $281,506 · end of year $166,104

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $13,815,247 · end of year $13,337,816

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $7,587,055 · end of year $8,286,752

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

THE HOUSE OF RUTH MARYLAND LEADS THE FIGHT TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN BY CONFRONTING THE ATTITUDES, BEHAVIORS AND SYSTEMS THAT PERPETUATE IT, AND BY PROVIDING VICTIMS WITH THE SERVICES NECESSARY TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES SAFELY AND FREE OF FEAR.

Activities or mission (Part I)

TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN & THEIR CHILDREN & PROVIDE VICTIMS WITH TOOLS TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES.

  • RESIDENTIAL SAFE SHELTER AND HOUSING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE 84-BED EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTER AND THROUGH LIMITED HOTEL PLACEMENTS. IN FY 2024, 367 ADULT VICTIMS AND 408 CHILDREN RECEIVED SAFE, CLEAN SHELTER OR OTHER HOUSING AND RELATED SERVICES INCLUDING HOT MEALS, SERVICE COORDINATION, COUNSELING,CHILDCARE SERVICES, HEALTH CARE SERVICES, BASIC TOILETRIES AND DAILY LIVING ITEMS. HRM'S SAFE HOMES PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE IN COMMUNITY TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE (IPV/DV). SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE MEDIUM TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, INCLUDING ACCESS TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, SERVICE COORDINATION, BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT, EVIDENCE BASED THERAPY, AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDERS. PARTICIPATION IN ALL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES IS 100% VOLUNTARY AND NO PENALTY TO RENT ASSISTANCE WILL BE ASSESSED IF SURVIVORS OPT OUT OF PROGRAMMING. THE PROGRAM SERVES IPV SURVIVORS WHO ARE CURRENTLY HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS DUE TO INTIMATE PARTNER OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE/ STALKING.

    Expenses $3,339,538 · Grants $1,438,311

  • CLIENT SERVICES AND 24-HR HOTLINE: PROVIDES CRISIS RESPONSE, LETHALITY ASSESSMENT AND INITIAL ACCESS TO ALL HOUSE OF RUTH PROGRAMS (IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH AS AVAILABLE) FOR VICTIMS AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FOR OTHERS THROUGH OUR 24-HR CONTACT CENTER. PROGRAM PROVIDES VICTIM OUTREACH, COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, AND TRADITIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT COORDINATION OF AGENCY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES SUCH AS LINKS FOR VICTIMS TO SAFE HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, MEDICAL TREATMENT, AND IMMIGRANT SERVICES ETC. THE 24-HR HOTLINE AND CLIENT SERVICES STAFF HANDLED 3,287 VICTIM AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL CALLS AND PROVIDED 115 VICTIMS WITH SERVICE COORDINATION.

    Expenses $1,213,015

  • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL CLINIC: PROVIDES INITIAL CONSULTATION INCLUDING LETHALITY ASSESSMENT AND SAFETY PLANNING, LEGAL INFORMATION, COUNSELING AND REFERRAL, REPRESENTATION AT PROTECTIVE ORDER HEARINGS, REPRESENTATION AT DIVORCE AND CUSTODY HEARINGS AND CRIMINAL COURT ACCOMPANIMENT TO LOW-INCOME VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE CLINIC SERVES VICTIMS ACROSS MARYLAND THROUGH ITS EIGHT OFFICE LOCATIONS. IN FY 2024, 2,714 CASES WERE HANDLED BY STAFF PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS.

    Expenses $1,830,207

  • COUNSELING, CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICE, TRAINING, OUTREACH & EDUCATION, AND ABUSER INTERVENTION PROGRAMS.

    Expenses $3,714,779 · Revenue $169,553

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Pamela G Colbert

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4
  • Kappie Bogart

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Julie Hopkins

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Steven Poynot

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Anamika Moore

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Charvonne Holiday Nworu

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Clare Berrang

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • David Diaz

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Harry Swayne

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Holly Griffin

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jeff Musgrove

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Joyce Ann Burman

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Laleh Malek

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Laura Mooney

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Lawrence Baird

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Linda T Lo Cascio

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Magnus Rhyu

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Mary D Miller

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Matthew S Moore

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4
  • Melissa Walker

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Meryl Burgin

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Monica Hausner

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Pam Malester

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Regina Lindsay

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Scott R Vogel

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Tom Kazmierczak

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Victoria Deyesu

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Whitney H Lull

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Sandi Timmins

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $216,798
    From this org
    $202,803
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $13,995
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $202,803
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $13,995
    Filer's total
    $216,798
  • Josh Sutherland

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $170,585
    From this org
    $163,709
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $6,876
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $163,709
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $6,876
    Filer's total
    $170,585
  • Lisa Nitsch

    DIRECTOR, TRAINING AND EDUCATION

    Total calculated
    $126,973
    From this org
    $121,298
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $5,675
    Hours/week
    40
  • Dorothy Lennig

    DIRECTOR, LEGAL CLINIC

    Total calculated
    $109,247
    From this org
    $107,980
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $1,267
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Disregarded entities

Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.

  • HRM ENTERPRISES LLC

    SUPPORT HOUSE OF RUTH · MD · income $116,342 · assets $26,173

    Directly controlled by HOUSE OF RUTH MARYLAND INC

  • ARGONNE LLC

    SUPPORT HOUSE OF RUTH · MD

    Directly controlled by HOUSE OF RUTH MARYLAND INC

  • 2521 LLC

    SUPPORT HOUSE OF RUTH · MD · assets $2,870,373

    Directly controlled by HOUSE OF RUTH MARYLAND INC

Related partnerships

Part III: related organizations taxable as a partnership, with the filer's share.

  • THE NAOMI PROJECT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

    RELATED · OWNS SHELTER LEASED BY HOUSE OF RUTH · MD · share of income -$141,437 · share of assets $1,007,070 · general or managing partner

    Directly controlled by JUSTICE TOWERS INC

Related corporations and trusts

Part IV: related organizations taxable as a corporation or trust.

  • JUSTICE TOWERS INC

    C · GP OF THE NAOMI PROJECT LP & WHOLLY OWNED BY HOUSE OF RUTH · MD · 100% owned · share of income -$141,437 · share of assets $1,019,614 · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by HOUSE OF RUTH MARYLAND INC

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
12 March 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202510849349300611

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